I’m a highly experienced therapist, clinical supervisor, educator, and seasoned explorer of the strange, the complicated, and the beautifully offbeat. I have always wondered why I do and see things differently from others.  I also love understanding different people, identities, relationships, cultures, philosophies, theologies, orienting systems, ecologies, myths, and how they all work together to create a beautiful and terrifying existential mosaic. 

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Psychology is my academic area of expertise, because that’s what’s printed on my diplomas. I have a particular passion for helping individuals explore their cultural identity, relationship patterns, religious trauma and neurodivergence - areas shaped by my personal and professional journey.

 

I approach counseling with a kaleidoscope perspective. Sure, I can diagnose you with a DSM disorder but I’ll also understand you from many other perspectives and encourage you to build your own nuanced, complex, balanced sense of yourself.  We can go as deep and wide as you choose. 

 

My role is not to decide anything for you, but to be a knowledgeable and compassionate witness to your process, giving you new perspectives and things to try to get you to where you want to be. 

 

Personally, I have moved over 20 times across 9 different states.  I got married, left my childhood religion, and got divorced in my 20’s.  I have traveled to 15 different countries, including a solo trip through South and Central America.  I completed my PhD, became a professor, and then quit academia in my 30’s. The longest I’ve stayed in one place is 3 years. The longest I’ve held one job is 4 years.  I am no stranger to uncertainty, change, and reinvention. 

 

Professionally, I have worked as a counselor in inpatient psychiatric hospitals, community mental health centers, and private practice in person and online.  I have been a clinical supervisor, mentoring and guiding newer counselors and therapists for over 10 years. I have been a counselor educator for 8 years, and have taught over 50 graduate level counseling courses.  I’ve presented original research at national conferences, and collaborated with professionals internationally. 

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Life’s a weird, complicated puzzle, and while I don’t have all the answers, I’ve gotten pretty good at finding ways to make sense of it and find meaning. If you’re someone who wants to know yourself and understand yourself, your relationships, your cultural identity and heritage, your belief system, and how they are all interconnected, I would love to go exploring with you.  If you’re ready to get started, reach out to me today. 

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Rate: $225 per hour

Contact: tanya@evolvecounselingcenter.com

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